The Normal Police Department on Tuesday arrested a teen for his alleged involvement in a shooting on July 20 that left one injured.… MORE
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Normal receives $50,000 grant for new mural
Normal is the lucky recipient of a new National Endowment for the Arts grant for $50,000.… MORE
Study: Illinois students still struggle with post-pandemic learning loss
As the flow of billions of dollars in federal pandemic-related aid is about to end, many students in Illinois are still struggling to catch up academically from the learning loss that occurred when schools were forced to close.… MORE
Bloomington-Normal NAACP calling Sonya Massey’s death gruesome
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL – Leaders at the Bloomington-Normal National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) called Sonya Massey’s death “senseless and gruesome.” Massey was killed in her Springfield, Illinois, home after being shot by former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson earlier this month. Leaders at the Bloomington-Normal NAACP said at this year’s National NAACP Convention…… MORE
Normal firefighters take time to repair bikes after apartment fire
The Normal Fire Department was able to help out with more than just putting out an apartment fire on Monday.… MORE
‘Listening session’ held Monday in Springfield about the police-action shooting death of Sonya Massey
Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell responded to repeated calls for his resignation Monday night – because one of his deputies killed a Black woman in a shooting ruled unjustified – by saying his stepping down would solve nothing.… MORE
Lt. Gov. Stratton attends Birth Equity Initiative bill signing
“Do you feel that?” asked Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton.… MORE
REPORTS: Cardinals to acquire Erick Fedde & Tommy Pham, trade Tommy Edman in three-team deal
The St. Louis Cardinals are finalizing a three-team trade that would bring veteran starter Erick Fedde and former Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham to St. Louis while sending Tommy Edman to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to several reports.… MORE
State fair leaders highlight ground improvements ahead of the fair
Final preparations are underway for the 2024 Illinois State Fair.… MORE
Police in Normal launching investigation after shots fired on Sunday
By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened Sunday afternoon in Normal. Officers were called just after 4:15 to the 1100 block of West Avenue, just south of West Hovey Avenue. Authorities say multiple gunshots were fired in the area, but no injuries were reported. Anyone with information about…… MORE
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Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike Matejka Because of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It’s always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd. If there had been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …
Is federal mobilization the answer?
By Mike Matejka As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal marshals into Chicago, over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recall another Illinois Governor who protested the incursion of armed federal personnel into the city. Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…
In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans
By Mike Matejka Our nation is at a unique watershed in human relations. African-Americans have been killed too many times in the past before George Floyd, but the response to this man’s death is international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…
Workers’ Memorial Day – Remember those whose job took their life
Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University. We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk. Going to work every day for some people means…